Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblocked
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026 -
During the early stages of the eclipse, the astronauts had to don special glasses (much like the ones worn by people on Earth to view solar eclipses) to protect their eyes until the sun’s light was fully blocked by the moon.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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After nearly three hours of negotiations, Antioch police arrested an armed man who had barricaded himself inside a home Wednesday.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The suspect had initially barricaded himself inside his home.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The results of an intelligence assessment delayed his combat deployment.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Before the contract was eventually approved, the Solano County Deputy Sheriff's Association, the department's union, came out against the move, which delayed a vote at the time.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Iran has effectively blockaded the Strait of Hormuz for the vast majority of vessels for more than six weeks — a previously unthinkable scenario for a waterway that ordinarily carries about a fifth of global oil and natural gas supplies and a third of the world’s urea fertilizer exports.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded Central to the negotiations is Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point that, if left blockaded, could continue driving oil prices higher and further destabilizing global energy markets.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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He gets arrested for shoplifting.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Riverside County Sheriff's Office arrested two teens for allegedly killing a 16-year-old last year.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Grand juries have since refused to bring new mortgage fraud charges against James and the Comey case is mired in a thorny evidentiary dispute and statute of limitations concerns.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fiorentina spent most of the first half of the season mired to the foot of the table but has lost only two league matches in 2026.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The administration initially retained women to project an appearance of diversity while consolidating power, but as the openly sexist nature of the MAGA movement has gained mainstream acceptance, maintaining that facade has become less necessary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The investigation remains active, and it is not immediately known if Francilus has retained an attorney.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The area is bounded by the Interstate 485/Providence Road interchange and extends south to the South Carolina state line.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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David Duran blasted a shot from 25 yards out that hit the crossbar and bounded back in play where Jared Contreras headed it over to Garza who headed it into the net.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Roadblocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblocked. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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